Town News

Raleigh Water will close a portion of the 500 block of South Main Street/US 1A (from Elm Avenue to Vernon Avenue) from 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, until approximately 5 a.m. Friday, May 9. The temporary road closure is necessary to allow crews to safely repair a sewer line. Water and...Read more

05/06/2025

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) and Target are partnering to make sure small children are safe in the car by offering a free Car Seat Check & Installation Event on Thursday, May 8, from 1-3 p.m. at the Wake Forest Target, 12000 Retail Dr.

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05/05/2025

Downtown Development Director Jennifer Herbert has earned the Main Street America Revitalization Professional (MSARP) credential.

The MSARP credential is the highest level of achievement offered through the Main Street America Institute, the preeminent provider of professional...Read more

05/05/2025

The Town of Wake Forest will temporarily close a portion of the Dunn Creek Greenway in the vicinity of Heritage Greens Drive Wednesday-Friday, May 7-9. The closure is necessary to allow crews to grade the shoulders of the greenway to improve drainage during rain events.

Signage and...Read more

05/05/2025

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is accepting team registrations throughout May for Church Co-Rec Adult Softball. Online registration is available via Team Sideline at https://bit.ly/TeamSidelineWF . The entry fee is $...Read more

05/05/2025

US 1 is known for excessive road congestion and driving along it takes up substantial amount of time for residents and workers in the region. The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), along with state and local partners, has pursued upgrading the corridor to a freeway for...Read more

05/05/2025

The Town of Wake Forest is reminding local dog owners to be good neighbors and great pet owners by obeying Wake County’s leash law.

The Town regularly receives complaints from residents about dogs running at large – particularly at Town parks and along local greenways. Although Wake...Read more

05/01/2025

From June 16-29, the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a Bass Fishing Tournament for ages 13 and older and a non-competitive Youth Fishing Tournament for ages 12 and under. Over this two-week period, local anglers can visit any public fishery in...Read more

05/01/2025

The Wake Forest Historic Preservation Program will host a Historic Tax Credit Webinar on Wednesday, May 21, from noon-1 p.m. The webinar is designed for owners of properties listed as contributing in a historic district or individually in the National Register of Historic Places.

The...Read more

05/01/2025

May is Bike Safety Month, and the Town of Wake Forest is helping to raise awareness about the importance of safe bicycle use by hosting a free Bicycle Safety Fair this Saturday, May 3. Scheduled from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Town Hall’s Brooks Street parking lot, 301 S. Brooks St., the event will be...Read more

04/30/2025

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